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Help! I need someone's 6 week summary after they got their WB?

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mary48140
mary48140

This is the end of my first week in my WB. I definitely overdid today going grocery shopping. The worst part was getting my heavy groceries up my steps. I had to go up and down them retrieving my bags. I'm entering my 2nd week and I still feel isolated because I really can't go on any extended day trips. Can Anyone give me a week by week synopsis of what they experienced until they went into an ankle brace? And when did you feel pain free? Thnx so much!

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  • marian01540
    marian01540 mary48140

    Posted

    Hi Mary,

    Not sure what you mean by WB (weight bearing?) I found shopping to be the hardest thing to do, so had home deliveries and then moved on to picking up shopping from supermarket (they did the shopping for me) I am now out of moon boot 3 weeks and getting around ok. Still need to put the leg up in the afternoon. I try to do all my trips in the morning, and rest in the afternoon. I had friends that would come and pick me up and take me out for a drive, lunch and dinner which really helped me feeling so isolated. 

    Cheers

    M

    • mary48140
      mary48140 marian01540

      Posted

      Unfortunately, my close friends live an hours drive away and my closer friend works M-F.  Are you in an ankle brace right now? I think you're right about having Safeway shop for me, then pick it up.

    • marian01540
      marian01540 mary48140

      Posted

      No ankle brace, just compression socks to avoid swelling. I mostly am getting around in my haha joggers, I have also ordered a pair of rocker shoes that supposedly will help me walk. 

      Have you asked your friends if they will take you out for a bit, 

      Each day get's a bit easier smile

       

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